El Niño update – July 2026

This document is a climate update from Umgeni Water dated 20 August 2026, reporting that El Niño conditions in the Central Pacific Ocean are intensifying and expected to remain strong through the spring and summer seasons. It cites a 100% probability of continued El Niño conditions based on data from the International Research Institute for Climate and Society. The report is intended for water resource managers, public water users, and local government in KwaZulu-Natal.